RyanDan - RyanDan

5 stars out of 5

I definitely liked this CD. It was amazing. Ryan and Dan are very talented and have beautiful voices. After listening to the first few tracks it was evident that they put their hearts and souls into their singing. Something that drew me to this CD was the fact that it’s not your typical pop CD. Ryan and Dan achieve a wonderfully unique sound that is hard to forget. This was the first time that I’d ever listened to “pop-opera,” or “popera” if you prefer, but I doubt that it will be the last.

A few things really stick out about this CD. The use of a choir and rich orchestration is definitely one of them. At all times they are seamlessly incorporated into the songs and add to the intricate and reflective harmonies. The almost haunting piano that is played in “Tears of an Angel” is another. “Tears of an Angel” was written by the twins for their niece who is suffering from a brain tumor. Ryan and Dan’s voices blend so well that at times it is almost impossible to distinguish them, however, it makes the music that much more intriguing.

Four of the tracks on this album are cover versions of the dynamic duo’s favorite songs; “Wind Beneath My Wings”-Bette Midler, “The Prayer”-Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli, “I’ll Be There”-Jackson Five and “Bring Him Home”-Les Misérables. I thought that they were all done quite well. Ryan and Dan’s calming voices, which easily transition from baritone to soprano, leave you feeling quite relaxed and peaceful. Another plus about this CD is that it has a really neat bonus track, “Comme le Soleil,” which is “Like the Sun” done in French.

I would definitely recommend this CD to anyone that’s willing to explore different genres and combinations of genres. This music on this CD is basically pop that’s been influenced by classical music. It should appeal to fans of both pop and classical music and to people that enjoy beautiful singing in general.